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Lesions in the preoptic area lead to
 
  a. constant NREM sleep.
 b. insomnia.
 c. constant REM sleep.
 d. normal sleep patterns, alternating between REM and NREM.

Question 2

Electrical stimulation of the cells of the preoptic area of the hypothalamus results in immediate
 
  a. NREM sleep.
 b. wakefulness.
 c. REM sleep.
 d. coma.



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a



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